Ovarense edged out Oliveirense 83-82 in a nail-biting Game 3, securing their spot in the semifinals.
The win came after a closely contested match, with both teams trading baskets throughout.
The final score was 83-82 to Ovarense, with the scoreline reading 18-17, 20-21, 25-25, 19-20 (Oliveirense-Ovarense).
Road to the Semifinals
The win sets up a semifinal clash with Benfica, the three-time champion, at the Luz on Thursday at 8:30 PM.
Meanwhile, FC Porto and Sporting will face off in the other semifinal, with Game 1 taking place at Dragão Arena on Friday at 7:00 PM.
Ovarense’s victory marked the end of a intense quarterfinal series that went to three games.
Some have questioned why this stage isn’t best-of-five like the others.
The team’s performance will be put to the test against Benfica, who are looking to continue their dominance.
